Archive for January, 2011

Techbargains Deals for 1-31-11

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY!
• Antec TruePower TP-550 550W ATX Power Supply (80PLUS BRONZE) for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $89 – use coupon code:EMCYTZT277).

Computers & Peripherals:
• 16” MSI GT660-003US Intel Core i7 Quad-Core Laptop (6GB/500GB/Geforce GTX 285M) for $849.99 plus free shipping (normally $1499 – use this form).

• Antec TruePower TP-550 550W ATX Power Supply (80PLUS BRONZE) for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $89 – use coupon code:EMCYTZT277).

• OCZ Vertex 2 120GB Internal SATA MLC Solid State Drive (TRIM, SandForce) for $169.99 plus free shipping (normally $279 – use this form).

• 1TB Samsung SpinPoint MT2 2.5in Internal SATA Laptop Hard Drive for $79.99 plus free shipping (normally $99).

• 25” Hannspree HF255HPB Widescreen LCD Monitor for $199.99 plus free shipping (normally $249).

• Kingston Apple 4GB Kit (1x4GB) DDR3-1066MHz PC3-8500 Laptop Memory for $39.95 plus free shipping (normally $59).

• Logitech MK550 Wireless Wave Keyboard/Mouse for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $79 – use this form).

Home Entertainment:
• 60” Mitsubishi WD-60C10 3D-Ready DLP HDTV (1080p) for $699.99 plus free shipping (normally $1099).

• 46” Toshiba 46UL605U LED-Backlit LCD HDTV (1080p, 120Hz, Wifi for Netflix) for $869.98 plus free shipping (normally $1299).

• 32” AOC L32W961 LCD HDTV (720p) for $279.99 plus free shipping (normally $379).

• BIC BICDV62SI 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Pair) for $99.88 plus free shipping (normally $199).

Personal Electronics:
• Toshiba Camileo S20 1080p High Definition Pocket Camcorder (3.5oz & 17mm Thin!) for $99.00 plus free shipping (normally $179).

iPhone Apps:
• Cro-Mag Rally Networked Racing iPhone Game App for $0.99.

• Photo Transfer App iPhone App for $1.99.

• PhotoForge Photo Editing iPhone App for $0.99.

Monday’s News Post 1-31-11

Ah good old Monday, another week of reviews! We are going to have some awesome reviews for you this week at ThinkComputers so stay tuned. Now let’s see whats going on around the web…

Contests / Giveaways
Post CES Contest @ HiTech Legion

Cooling
Zalman CNPS5X-SZ CPU Cooler @ Pro-Clockers
Zalman CNPS5X CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews
Noctua NHC-14 Review @ XSReviews

Input
Logitech Harmony 650 Remote Control Review @ Hardware Secrets

Motherboards
MSI P67A-GD65 Motherboard Review @ OC3D
ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Review @ ocaholic
ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Motherboard Review @ HEXUS
ASUS P8P67 EVO Motherboard Review @ OCIA.net
Sapphire Pure Black X58 @ PureOverclock
Gigabyte GA-X58-USB3 Review @ OCC

Power
Antec True Power Quattro 1200W PSU Review @ Technic3D

Storage
Thermaltake BlacX 5G Hard Drive Docking Station Review @ Legit Reviews
Asus SBW-06C1S-U Slim USB External Blu-Ray Writer Review @ Tweaknews
Corsair Force 90GB SSD Single & RAID Review @ Hardware Canucks
Synology DiskStation DS1511+ Review @ KitGuru

Video
VisionTek Killer HD 5770 Combo Graphics-Network Card Review @ KitGuru
MSI N560GTX-Ti GeForce Video Card @ Benchmark Reviews

Zalman S-Series 128GB Solid State Drive Review

Solid state drives are the future, faster speeds, no moving parts and they are smaller.  The only thing really holding them back right now is their price.  Most solid state drives we have seen have been from traditional memory and storage companies.  We all know Zalman for making great CPU coolers and cases, so it is a bit weird we see them release a solid state drive.  They actually have 2 right now, today we will be looking at the S-Series 128GB drive, which is based on the JMicron controller so it is the mainstream budget drive out of the 2 that they have released.  Let’s take a look…

Techbargains Deals for 1-28-11

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY!
• 11.6” Dell Alienware M11x Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 Gaming Laptop for $549.00 plus free shipping (normally $749 – use coupon code: BHW1L0MX0D?MCX).

Computers & Peripherals:
• 15.6” Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Intel Core i7 Quad-Core Laptop (8GB/500GB/Radeon HD5730) for $899.00 plus free shipping (normally $1599 – use coupon code:USPY5C0126).

• 14” Lenovo G460 Intel Core i5-480M 2.66GHz Laptop (4GB/500GB/Win7) for $599.00 plus free shipping (normally $899 – use coupon code:USPG9X0126).

• 11.6” Dell Alienware M11x Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 Gaming Laptop for $549.00 plus free shipping (normally $749 – use coupon code: BHW1L0MX0D?MCX).

• Kingston SSDNow V-Series 128GB Internal SSD Drive (2nd Gen w/ Trim Support) w/ Desktop Kit for $134.95 plus free shipping (normally $216 – use this form).

• Newegg Coupon Code 10% off All External Hard Drives (Seagate 1TB Portable External HDD $80.99) (use coupon code: EMCKJHB22).

• 1.5TB Western Digital Caviar Green 3.5in Internal SATA Hard Drive + $7 mwave Store Credit for $69.99 plus free shipping (normally $99).

Gaming:
• Sony PlayStation 3 DualShock3 Wireless Controller for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $59).

• Red Dead Redemption Game (Xbox 360 and PS3) $19.99 (normally $39).

• Gran Turismo 5 Video Game (PS3) (normally $44).

Home Entertainment:
• 60” Sharp LC60E78UN LCD HDTV (1080p, 120Hz) for $1192.73 (normally $1699).

• 47” LG 47LE5400 LED-Backlit LCD HDTV (1080p, 120Hz, Netflix Streaming) for $879.00 plus free shipping (normally $1699).
Personal Electronics:

• Canon Coupon Code 30% off Select Refurbished Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Rebel XSI for $349.99) (use coupon code: 121EOS).

• Samsung PL90 12MP 4X Optical Zoom Digital Camera for $89.00 plus free shipping (normally $149).

iPhone Apps:
• Riven: The Sequel to Myst iPhone Game App for $2.99.

• SkySafari Astronomy iPhone App for $9.99.

• \Neuroshima Hex Card/Board iPhone Game App for $2.99.

Thursday’s News Post 1-27-11

Here is a quick affiliate news post!

Cases
Fractal Design Define XL Case Review @ KitGuru
Fractal Design Define XL @ techPowerUp

Cooling
Arctic Cooling Freezer 11 LP CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets

Motherboards
MSI P67A-GD65 Intel Socket 1155 Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews

Power
Cooler Master Elite Power 350 W Power Supply Review @ Hardware Secrets

Processors
Intel Core i5 2500K Sandy Bridge CPU @ TechwareLabs
Intel Sandy Bridge Review @ Digital Trends

Storage
Zalman N Series SandForce 128GB Solid State Drive @ TweakTown
Plextor PX-B120U @ LanOC Reviews

Video
Sapphire Radeon HD 6970 @ Hardwareoverclock.com
MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Twin Frozr II Video Card @ TweakTown
AXLE GT 430 Classic Review @ OCC

Speck Brings New Covers and Sleeves to the Just Released MacBook Air 11″ and 13″

PALO ALTO, CA and SAN FRANCISCO, CA – MacWorld — January 27, 2011 – The new MacBook Air is the lightest, slimmest MacBook yet—so keeping it protected is essential.  Today, Speck is proud to introduce a suite of exciting products designed to help MacBook Air owners safeguard their valuable investment from the bumps and dings of everyday life.  From snug neoprene sleeves to ultra-thin lightweight hard-shell covers, Speck’s new cases for MacBook Air 11″ and 13″ all feature its trademark fashion-meets-function designs.

Techbargains Deals for 1-27-10

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY!
• Logitech K800 Cordless Slim Illuminated Keyboard for $64.99 plus free shipping (normally $99 – use coupon code: EMCKJHC56).

Computers & Peripherals:
• 15.6” HP G62x Intel Core i3-350M 2.26GHz Laptop (4GB/500GB/Win7) for $474.99 plus free shipping (normally $629 – use coupon code: SVP1583).

• Logitech Performance Mouse MX Cordless Laser Mouse for $57.99 plus free shipping (normally $99 – use coupon code: EMCKJHC58).

• Logitech K800 Cordless Slim Illuminated Keyboard for $64.99 plus free shipping (normally $99 – use coupon code: EMCKJHC56).

• 20” Dell IN2020M LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD Monitor for $99.99 plus free shipping (normally $159).

• 1TB Seagate Expansion Portable External Hard Drive for $89.99 plus free shipping (normally $129).

Home Entertainment:
• 47” Philips 47PFL5704D/F7 LCD HDTV (1080p, 120Hz) for $649.00 (normally $849).

• 46” Sharp AQUOS LC-46LE620UT LED-Edgelit LCD HDTV (1080p, 120Hz) for $829.99 plus free shipping (normally $1299).

• 46” Sony BRAVIA KDL-46EX500 LCD HDTV (1080p, 120Hz) for $749.99 plus free shipping (normally $899 – use coupon code: VIW18556).

• Klipsch Quintet SL 5PC Flat Panel Speaker System for $499.99 plus free shipping (normally $899 – use coupon code: EMCKJHC75).

• Sony Playstation 3 Slim 160GB w/ $50 Gamestop Gift Card for $299.99 plus free shipping (normally $349).

• Western Digital WDTV Live PLUS Network HD Media Player (Netflix Steaming) for $89.99 plus free shipping (normally $119 – use coupon code: EMCKJHC52).

Personal Electronics:
• Nikon Coolpix S3000 12MP 4X Digital Camera w/ VR Image Stabilization for $79.95 plus free shipping (normally $99).

• Ooma Hub VoIP Phone SystemUnlimited US Calling + $50 International Credit for $154.99 (normally $199).

iPhone Apps:
• Dead Rising Mobile iPhone Video Game App $1.99.

• Puzzle Quest 2 Match 3 RPG iPhone Video Game App $4.99.

• Touch DJ 2 Music Mixing iPhone App $9.99.

INTRODUCING THE RAZER™ DEATHADDER BLACK EDITION

Carlsbad, Calif. – Jan. 27^th, 2011 – In 2006, the world of gaming was taken by storm when the Razer DeathAdder was unleashed.  Those who wielded it crushed their opponents with ease, and it became synonymous with gaming excellence.  Now, five years on, the DeathAdder is used by more professional gamers than any other gaming mouse, a testament to its prowess in securing them legendary status in the history of competitive gaming.  Razer released the Black Edition as a commemoration of this glorious collaboration between every single gamer and their never-failing, trusty DeathAdder.

MSI P67A-GD55 Intel P67 Motherboard Review

I’m sure you have been loaded with Intel Sandy Bridge news and reviews all this month.  We posted our first Sandy Bridge review on the CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 4000 Intel P67 Sandy Bridge System, then the Intel Core i5-2500K LGA 1155 “Sandy Bridge” Processor, so check those our if you haven’t already.  Today we are going to be taking a look at our first Sandy Bridge motherboard the P67A-GD55 from MSI.  This is also our first MSI motherboard review so we are pretty excited.  This motherboard is Sandy Bridge ready and features the P67 chipset, 2 SATA 6GB/s ports, 4 USB 3.0 ports, the OC Genie II feature, ClickBIOS and Military Class II high stability components.  Let’s take a look…

Cooler Master Announces the Elite 343 Case

Cooler Master Elite 343 – Perfect balance for size and performance needs
Cooler Master introduces the new Elite 343, mini tower chassis designed for Micro-ATX motherboards. This case comes with the Cooler Master’s excellent quality and design. For the average user, Elite 343 allows for a quiet environment. For anyone with a powerful PC, Elite 343 also fits the bill as adding fans for improved ventilation is easy. The good traits of easy installation, and a cool yet quiet interior environment combined with its outlook makes the Elite 343 a great option for users wanting to assemble compact systems.